Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Work Location: Patuxent River, MD

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 33-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

At the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Patuxent River, MD, SA-TECH supports the Aircraft Instrumentation Division (AID) of the Prototyping, Experimentation, and Instrumentation (PIE) Department and we are currently looking to hire an Instrumentation Technician I primarily for 2nd shift to perform fabrication, installation and operational support of instrumentation systems and wiring harnesses on various aircraft and test articles.

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

• Preflight, post flight F-35 platform, as well as flight test pods and ground support equipment (test carts, DRODI vans)
• Wire various instrumentation packages.
• Wire various platform; follow VX-23 and AID processes and procedures.
• Aid the instrumentation operations engineers by maintaining, installing, calibrating, testing and troubleshooting F-35 instrumentation systems.
• Support on-aircraft ground testing.
• Perform instrumentation pre-flights, post-flights and test flight support (including loading and removing data cartridges and delivering them to data processing).
• Some testing may be done at other test facilities and carriers, so some travel is required.
• Perform work in the Instrumentation Lab (troubleshooting, installing and checking out instrumentation systems).
• Conform to AVMI and LM FOD and tool control policies and all facets of security (physical, Automated Information System (AIS), document control, Communications Security (COMSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and security education requirements) as well as instrumentation quality assurance inspections.

Work Conditions:

• Some of the tasks may require the use of hazardous chemicals and working in noisy environments.
• Conditions will vary but most work performed in enclosed buildings.
• Work will include sitting, standing, walking, lifting and reaching.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 unassisted and 50-100 lbs. assisted by others.
• Working hours are 0600-1530 (first shift) and 1300-2230 (2nd Shift) with the primary tasking in this position being 2nd shift.

Education/Experience/Skills

• High School diploma required with two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of instrumentation system and the willingness to work the various shifts and weekends.
• Must already have or must be able to obtain (and subsequently maintain) IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification within 60 days of start (government-taught classes may be used if available).
• Ability to learn about the F-35 instrumentation system and the support gear.
• Know how to route and terminate wires in aircraft.
• Exposure to FOD and tool control policies.
• Understands the dangers of hazardous chemicals and knows how to use PPE for protection.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain an interim U.S. DoD Security Secret Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a final Secret clearance throughout employment.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

SA-TECH is committed to safeguarding the health of our employees and their families, our customers and visitors, and the community at large from COVID-19. As a federal government contractor, SA-TECH must comply with all customer, federal, state, and local requirements regarding COVID-19 regulations and safety protocols. These requirements may include vaccination, attestation regarding your vaccination status and/or COVID-19 testing, and you may be required to show proof of vaccination status and/or negative COVID-19 test results as a condition of your employment.

Working at SA-TECH:

As a well-regarded DoD employer, SA-TECH recognizes that our success is indicative of our team members' hard work and dedication towards a common goal… Supporting our Warfighters. Along with unparalleled stability, we have the ingredients for superior performance with a servant leadership mentality that provides an affirmation of purpose and value in a team-oriented positive work environment. As such, we provide a sense of family, competitive pay and employee benefits, along with a strong commitment to the professional development of our workforce and for providing broad career opportunities throughout the United States.

SA-TECH provides employees with:

• Employee Recognition
• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive Employee Benefits
• Continuous Training and Professional Development
• Ample Career Advancement Opportunities

Highlights of SA-TECH’s employee benefits include:

• Medical plan with excellent prescription coverage
• Dental plan with orthodontics for children
• Vision plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Sick leave
• Flexible PTO options

SA-TECH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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